Jennifer was upset the mosquito had infiltrated into the boiling pot of water. If the spaghetti were not lying relaxed in the hot tub of swirling bubbles, it would be ok. She would simply heat a new pot of water. This posted a serious dilemma.
-“All that you need to do is rinse the noodles well - end of story.”
-“You don’t get it. It’s a matter of principle. There is boiled creature in there now, even if I rinse it I will be completely grossed out.” Jennifer rationalized to her roommate Carol.
-“You know what your problem is? You’re a closet racist. You discriminate over a little mosquito disintegrating in the heat, yet you don’t mind eating salmon or shrimp. You don’t give the due importance to that mosquito also a “creature” of God.”
-“I only eat fish very seldom, and when I feel low in energy. You don’t understand. Ever since I saw a PETA brochure, I cannot consume red blooded animals without seeing the misery and barbarity exercised in getting that meat onto your plate.”
-“Oh, then you should have no problem whatsoever consuming a little mosquito wing mixed with the oregano in the sauce. That is unless you discriminate over an ignoble mosquito.”
Jennifer rolled her eyes at Carol. “How can you make jest of racism; that is a serious accusation with serious consequences. Did you know I heard directly from an war veteran that the oldest soldiers are assigned to the riskier assignments in Iraq? If you consider that the war machinery is simply business you will see the logic behind this.
-“You should also alter your jokes too Jennifer, soldiers are not to be compared to mosquitoes. Although I’m sure there is a moral to be learned from this boiled mosquito.
Jennifer considered herself a person of integrity and principles. Perhaps that is the reason she found it hard to sleep some nights after a particularly hard day at work. She had been there ten months now, and was able to navigate the system, particularly by being diligent and staying under the radar.
Everything was ok until inadvertedly, she had been privy to a secret conversation, which if found out, might not only cost her job. It might also cost her life.
To be continued…
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